2. The Godly Father
Psalm 127:3

3. Spiritual Leader Of His Home
Authorized in the Scriptures (Eph. 5:23; 6:4)
Consider the examples of Joshua (Josh. 24: 15) and Cornelius (Acts 10:2)
God will judge the one who neglects this most important task (1 Sam. 3:13)

4. Provide Materially For His Family
This is absolute (1 Tim. 5:8)
Caution must be exercised for children can be given too much
Another word of caution: providing material things for your children is no substitute for your other responsibilities

5. Sets The Right Example
Parents, as well as Christians, are living letters (2 Cor. 3:2-3)
Examples to be set in the home include:
The Bible studied and prayer offered (Acts 17:11; 1 Thess. 5:17)
A high standard of morality (Titus 2:11-12)

6. Examples to be set in the church include:
Attendance to services (Heb. 10:25)
Respect for “leaders” (1 Tim. 5:17)
Reverence for worship (Jn. 4:24)

7. Brings His Children Up In The Nurture And Admonition Of The Lord
Ephesians 6:1-4
Nurture (paideia): “The whole training and education of children {which relates to the cultivation of mind and morals, and employs for this purpose now commands and admonitions, now reproof and punishment}” (Thayer)
Admonition: May mean a warning or encouragement. For sure it carries a “pay attention” with it

8. Children need to be taught:
Respect for parents (Col. 3:20) and law officials (1 Tim. 2:1-4)
To work (2 Thess. 3:10)
Proper use of money (Luke 16:11, NASB)
The permanency and sanctity of marriage (Heb. 13:4)
The need of faithfully serving the Lord
By obeying the gospel (2 Thess. 1:7-9)
By living godly, faithful lives until death (Rev. 2:19)

9. Note the parallel text in Colossians 3:21
How might they lose heart (become discouraged)?
Making unreasonable demands of them
Punishing them excessively with a penalty unfit for the wrong
Belittling them or constantly being negative